Identify the correct statement about the cell wall: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Identify the correct statement about the cell wall:
A. Bacterial cell walls contain cellulose.
B. Animal cells have a chitinous cell wall.
C. Fungal cell walls are made of peptidoglycan.
D. Plant cell walls contain cellulose.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Plant cell walls are primarily cellulose. Fungal walls contain chitin, bacterial peptidoglycan, animal cells lack a cell wall.

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